Developer Platform / Portal
Backstage
An open-source developer portal that brings service catalogs, documentation, templates, and engineering workflows into one interface.
Problem it solves
Why it exists.
It reduces the friction of finding services, owners, documentation, and the standard path for creating or operating software.
Optimized for
Where it shines.
Organizations building an internal developer platform with a catalog of services, golden paths, and shared engineering practices.
Use with care
Where not to use it.
Do not treat a portal as the platform itself; it needs accurate metadata, maintained integrations, and clear ownership.
Components
What it is made of.
- Software catalog
- TechDocs
- Templates
- Plugins
- Ownership metadata
Process
How it works.
- Teams register services and ownership
- Backstage indexes metadata and documentation
- Developers discover systems or launch templates
- Plugins connect the portal to delivery and operational tools